Zarlink Semiconductor (TSX: ZL) and Multigig, Inc. today announced that Zarlink has invested US$5 million as part of a US$10 million Series C financing in Multigig, a fabless semiconductor company that provides advanced clock generation and timing products for the wired and wireless communications markets. CMEA Capital and Sierra Ventures also participated in the financing.
Multigig will use the financing to invest in the continuing development of its RotaryWave™ timing technology. RotaryWave technology delivers clocks with extremely low jitter for high-speed communication applications.
"There is growing demand for new timing technologies for wired and wireless applications," said Kirk Mandy, President and CEO, Zarlink Semiconductor. "Multigig's timing technologies deliver performance, cost and power advantages across a widening range of telecom, communications, networking, server and storage applications."
"Multigig is pleased to have Zarlink as a strategic investor in our Series C financing," said Michael Canning, President and CEO, Multigig, Inc. "Our current products represent a significant advance in timing technology. However, there is much more that we can achieve with RotaryWave in terms of increased integration and improved performance. This Series C financing will help us reach that goal."
About Zarlink Semiconductor
Zarlink Semiconductor delivers world-leading, mixed-signal chip technologies for a broad range of communication and medical applications. The Company's core capabilities include network timing solutions that manage time-sensitive communication applications over wireless and wired networks, line circuits supporting high-quality voice services over cable and broadband connections, and ultra low-power radios enabling new wireless medical devices and therapies. Serving the world's largest original equipment manufacturers, Zarlink's highly integrated chip solutions help customers simplify design, lower costs and reach market quickly. For more information, visit www.zarlink.com.
About Multigig, Inc.
Multigig, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that provides advanced next generation clock and timing solutions for the wired and wireless communications markets. Over 30 issued patents protect Multigig's proprietary technology. Visit Multigig online atwww.multigig.com.
